The data does not include information on where the children were placed or whether they are residing with family members or foster care. The children will remain with the sponsors until a judge orders they be deported; until they turn 18 and are transferred back to DHS; or they are given permission to stay by immigrantion courts.

"Before children are released to a sponsor, they receive vaccinations and medical screenings. We do not release any children who have a contagious condition," DHS noted.

So far this year, 37,477 immigrant children have been resettled throughout the country. The states receiving the most children are Texas (5,280), California (3,909) and Florida (3,809).